County defense in Katske election litigation
Summary
Two related lawsuits — Katske v. Clint Curtis et al. and Katske v. County of Shasta — challenge election-related conduct in Shasta County. The Board had to decide whether the County defends its Clerk and employees and whether taxpayers fund outside attorneys.
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayers won't be footing the bill for outside attorneys in this case — the County will use its own legal staff instead.
Curtis and the named county employees get a county-funded defense without new outside legal bills.
Anyone seeking outside counsel in the case will have to pay for it personally.
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